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also instalment
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
attended the installment of the new university president
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Recent Examples of installment
This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Much of the first installment was spent introducing the housewives and telling their backstories, but with most of that out of the way, the storylines start to play out, meaning filming took place in fewer locations.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Apr. 2026
That's significantly less than the previous two installments, yet it should still be considered a solid success.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
While Kopitar’s final game – whether in Game 82 of the regular season or the last installment of the Stanley Cup Final – was an eventuality, Toronto’s captain had a less certain status.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Much of the first installment was spent introducing the housewives and telling their backstories, but with most of that out of the way, the storylines start to play out, meaning filming took place in fewer locations.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Apr. 2026
That's significantly less than the previous two installments, yet it should still be considered a solid success.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
While Kopitar’s final game – whether in Game 82 of the regular season or the last installment of the Stanley Cup Final – was an eventuality, Toronto’s captain had a less certain status.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for installment
Noun
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The inauguration was performed by Spain’s King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the 12 months prior to Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, 1,202 immigrants without legal status were arrested in Colorado.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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In late November, Unrivaled chief brand officer Kirby Porter joined Jessica Stacey, senior vice president of external communications at Sephora, onstage at WWD’s inaugural The Catalysts summit, discussing the strength of beauty’s alliance with women’s sports, specifically.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Installment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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